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Topic: If you are confused or unclear of when to start meds check out this site! (Read 1423 times)

I think this site is very beneficial to those who have questions about when to start HIV meds. It's free and it's called Project Inform. The site has a good easy to read break down of the federal guidelines, but also some other very important questions and advice to consider.

They also had free counselors to speak with and the one I talked to seemed very well informed. I don't push a lot of websites and I'm not selling anything, but thought the site alone is worth checking out if you are considering starting HIV meds. I'm not on any yet, but I thought I'd share this site.

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

Wesley, as you're new here, I'm thinking maybe you haven't found the rest of the website yet. Check out the Welcome Thread for details!

It's always good to read from as many reputable sources as you can. Knowledge is power!

Ann

Hey Ann,

Thanks for that link and information as well. Oh, I forgot to mention that that Project Inform group has a toll free hotline as well. Once again, I'm not part of it or trying to sell anything. I just thought it was nice they had actual people to talk with who are well versed in HIV meds and have experience.

I will most definitely check out the links you have provided me. And, thanks again for putting my one post under the right category. I think I have it down now